Clinical Trial: The Impact of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Interstitial Lung Disease

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: The Impact of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Interstitial Lung Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine if pulmonary rehabilitation has any effect on breathlessness, quality of life, physical function and depression in persons with interstitial lung disease.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Current Primary Outcome:

  • 6-minute walk distance [ Time Frame: Immediately following completion of pulmonary rehabilitation and 6 months following the start of pulmonary rehabilitation ]
  • Quality of life [ Time Frame: Immediately following completion of pulmonary rehabilitation and 6 months following the start of pulmonary rehabilitation ]


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Dyspnea [ Time Frame: Immediately following completion of pulmonary rehabilitation and 6 months following the start of pulmonary rehabilitation ]
  • Depression [ Time Frame: Immediately following completion of pulmonary rehabilitation and 6 months following the start of pulmonary rehabilitation ]


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: University of California, San Francisco

Dates:
Date Received: January 25, 2010
Date Started: February 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 19, 2013
Last Verified: November 2013